Temple Garner, Chef Patron of San Lorenzos (a Dine in Dublin favorite), has surprised us with another fantastic fusion restaurant – Taco Taco Dublin – and this time with a Californian / Mexican twist. This funky new pop-up is located in Odessa on Dame Court.

The restaurant gives off a cool, Californian vibe with an inviting, relaxed atmosphere. We tried the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos, Sashimi Yellow-Fin Tuna, and lots of margaritas. Simply put, the food was amazing! It was packed with flavour and the menu had a range of food from mildly spicy to hot so every taste is accommodated. Between the atmosphere, the food, and drinks we ended up spending 3 hours laughing and enjoying ourselves. I’d highly recommend giving it a try!

If that isn’t enough incentive to go, on Monday’s they do jugs of cocktails for €24.95… what a way to beat the Monday blues, and guess what day it is?!

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http://www.dublinatchristmas.ie/fashion/young-designer-year-2015/#commentsMon, 30 Mar 2015 11:36:17 +0000http://www.dublintown.ie/?p=61833The race to become the newest Young Designer Of The Year 2015 has begun. ENTRY DATE Cut off of applications is 5.30pm on Friday May 29th 2015. Applicants must be available for week of Sept 8th–13th 2015. FINALISTS The Young Designer of the year final will be hosted as part of Dublin Fashion Festival at The […]

]]>The race to become the newest Young Designer Of The Year 2015 has begun.

ENTRY DATE

Cut off of applications is 5.30pm on Friday May 29th 2015. Applicants must be available for week of Sept 8th–13th 2015.

FINALISTS

The Young Designer of the year final will be hosted as part of Dublin Fashion Festival at The Bank of Ireland, College Green at 8pm Weds, 9th Sept, 2015. Winners will be selected by elite panel of judges.

APPLICATION

Please submit your entry by photograph or short video using the form below.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

a. Participation in the Young Designer of the Year Competition only occurs under the terms and conditions listed herein. Participation is free of charge and independent of any purchase of goods or acceptance of paid services. In order to register for the competition, the entry form must be filled in. This form must contain first and last name, email address, telephone and/or mobile phone number, mailing address, name and address of the design college attending and year of graduation. All fields are mandatory

b. All entries must be submitted only using this form by May 29th 2015 and must include images and/or a video. No late entries will be accepted. Files should not exceed 2MB in size.

c. The entry must include a photo/photos of your piece, a written description of how your piece was inspired and why you should win.

d. This competition is open to students and graduates– strictly 18 years of age and over.

e. Applicants must submit one piece only. We will accept final year work.

f. Applicants must be available from September 8th – 13th 2015 to showcase their design publicly. All finalists must be present with their piece at the Young Designer Event on Wednesday 9th September 2015 and may be asked to accompany their piece onto the runway.

g. All entrants acknowledge that the designs they are submitting to the competition are their own original work, has not been previously published, and does not contain any trademarks, logos, copyrighted material or any other intellectual property belonging to a third party.

h. This promotion is only open to anyone aged 18 or over, excluding employees We are DublinTown and their immediate families, their agents or anyone professionally associated with this promotion.

i. Dublin Fashion Festival reserves the right to amend/alter the prize package for any reason whatsoever in its sole discretion.

j. Dublin Fashion Festival reserves the right to disqualify any contestant for any reason whatsoever in its sole discretion.

k. Prize winners must agree to

i. have their name released as the winner and will be required to participate in publicity involving print, online and other related media.

ii. Transfer of rights for the use of pictures and/or video. By entering, each entrant grants to the Young Designer Competition an exclusive, irrevocable perpetual royalty free license to use, reproduce, distribute, display or create derivative works using the submission both domestically and internationally as the Young Designer Competition wishes without further compensation of any kind being payable to the entrant or further consultation with the entrant being necessary. However the copyright shall remain with the entrant and any further commercial exploitation of the idea shall be by separate agreement with the winner.

]]>http://www.dublinatchristmas.ie/fashion/young-designer-year-2015/feed/0Top 5 Timeless Spring Essentials For Menhttp://www.dublinatchristmas.ie/fashion/top-5-timeless-spring-essentials-for-men/
http://www.dublinatchristmas.ie/fashion/top-5-timeless-spring-essentials-for-men/#commentsMon, 30 Mar 2015 11:02:42 +0000http://www.dublintown.ie/?p=61692Blogger JusdeJames’s is one of Dublin’s most stylish men. DublinFashion are delighted to have nabbed him this week to give us his lowdown on this season’s Top 5 Timeless Essentials For Men. The Lightweight Jacket When it comes to our rather unpredictable (to say the least) weather, it’s essential that we’re equipped with a lightweight, […]

]]>Blogger JusdeJames’s is one of Dublin’s most stylish men. DublinFashion are delighted to have nabbed him this week to give us his lowdown on this season’s Top 5 Timeless Essentials For Men.

The Lightweight Jacket

When it comes to our rather unpredictable (to say the least) weather, it’s essential that we’re equipped with a lightweight, durable, but ultimately fashionable jacket for those tumultuous spring days. Enter the humble Mac. The Mac has long been a wardrobe wonder for many gentlemen, and looks just as chic over a crisp navy suit and brogues as it does paired with a classic white tee, black jeans and a simple trainer. I’ve chosen this bargain friendly buy from River Island as my top pick for a classic spring cover-up, with its classic beige hue, button up features and €95 price tag all making it a sartorial steal.

The Breton Stripe

Spring/Summer can often herald horrific flashbacks of graphic tees and deep v necks that many of us would rather care to forget, and with this in mind, I’ve chosen the classic Breton stripe tee as my top of all tops for a timeless seasonal wardrobe. This classic fashion favourite has just the right amount of Parisian prowess to set any man apart from his peers, and, for a horizontal stripe, can be surprisingly forgiving on even the largest of frames. Given our climate, I’ve opted for this long sleeve take on the Breton stripe from high street haven H&M (€9.99).

The Brogue

For a fun take on the basic brogue, look no further than that little treasure trove known as TK Maxx. With a vast array of styles available at exceptionally pleasing price points, this is the perfect spot to have some fun with your footwear, and perhaps experiment with some more adventurous spring styles. I recently picked up these Lotus brogues from the store for a wallet friendly €47, and couldn’t resist the contrast sole and lace detail. These natty nuances make for a far more expensive looking shoe, and will have you putting your best foot forward every spring!

The Chino

Benetton has long been a dark horse of the high street, and their St. Stephen’s Green branch is the perfect place to peruse a whole host of timeless menswear basics that will transcend your wardrobe for seasons to come. I’m beyond impressed with their selection of chinos this season, and in particular, these pale blue and navy checked print pants, which, at just €39.95, will offer a dash of preppy fun to any spring look. Of course, for those seeking something a little more subdued, the brand offers an endless amount of varieties of the classic chino, with beige, navy, and everything in between.

The Timeless Tote

Finally, for those lucky fellows that will be escaping the perils of our Irish weather this spring, a hardworking weekend bag is a wardrobe essential, and Tommy Hilfiger have got just the ticket with this timeless tote. With its monochrome hue and racing stripe detail offering a piece that will survive any fashion forecast, this piece is well worth its €229 price tag, and will easily double up as a go-to gym bag when it’s time to burn off those barbecue bingo wings!

]]>http://www.dublinatchristmas.ie/fashion/top-5-timeless-spring-essentials-for-men/feed/0Atelier 27 Irish Designer Launchhttp://www.dublinatchristmas.ie/shop/atelier-27-irish-designer-launch/
http://www.dublinatchristmas.ie/shop/atelier-27-irish-designer-launch/#commentsThu, 26 Mar 2015 17:43:47 +0000http://www.dublintown.ie/?p=61443Om Diva are celebrating the Launch of their Irish Designer Spring Summer Collections at Atelier 27 As we are really starting to feel the warm breeze of Spring things are blooming over in Atelier 27 they are delighted to announce that they will be launching the new collections of 10 Fashion designers, 8 Jewellery designers, 1 Knitwear designer […]

]]>Om Diva are celebrating the Launch of their Irish Designer Spring Summer Collections at Atelier 27

As we are really starting to feel the warm breeze of Spring things are blooming over in Atelier 27 they are delighted to announce that they will be launching the new collections of 10 Fashion designers, 8 Jewellery designers, 1 Knitwear designer and a wonderful new Handbag designer, next Tuesday afternoon, 31st March from 1.30-3pm.

They will also be showcasing the wonderful creation made by this years DCU Project Young Designer, Geraldine Breen, as part of the event.

This is a particularly exciting year for Atelier 27 as they are also set to be part of the new App created especially for ID2015. They will also working with ARTS THREAD in the UK www.artsthread.com and YOUTH HEART JUICE in Scotland www.youthheartjuice.com to help promote emerging Irish Design abroad which is a great initiative considering.

We will definitely be there for this ‘First Look’ showcase of the new leaders of cutting edge Irish Design next week on Drury Street and hope to see you there too, there is also the added bonus of prosecco and treats. We’re sold!